Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Four elementary
schools in Texas City ISD − 100 percent of its elementary campuses − did what
only a handful of schools across the country have done this year. They received
the Gold Award of Distinction from the United States Department of Agriculture.

The award is
part of the HealthierUS School Challenge that was established to recognize
schools creating healthier school environments through their promotion of good
nutrition and physical activity.

Reaching this
highest level of recognition is a tremendous undertaking that started with a
challenge by Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) Specialist Jill Eagan.
TCISD Nutrition Services Director Gene Roblyer along with TCISD Nutrition
Operations Supervisor JoAnne Lloyd and the Texas City team went to work
capitalizing on the already good practices and high standards at the elementary
campuses.

Achievement of
this level only comes about with leadership from school board, administration
and teaching support. Congratulations to all at TCISD for making it happen!

With at least
50 percent of health care expenses being lifestyle related and preventable, we
all should pitch in to help our schools educate our children about the 3E’s of
Healthy Living − Education, Exercise and
Eating Right!

Congratulations
to the TCISD elementary schools and their food service managers for achieving
excellence!

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